Wolkenhauer was in Nylander Park when he shot at Warner, hitting the victim with 12 birdshot pellets, prosecutor Susan Krones said. The two reportedly argued back-and-forth for several days before the shooting.

The prosecution and defense agreed Wolkenhauer should serve four years for the felony count, but the two sides did not reach an agreement on the prison term for the special allegation.

Krones, arguing for the maximum enhancement of 10 years, told the judge, "This was done out in the open, so other people could have been injured." Public defender Lisa Proffitt, who represented Wolkenhauer, asked the court to impose the low term of three years for the allegation. "It was a stupid move. He understands that and wants to move on with his life," she said.

The judge ultimately sided with the prosecution, sentencing Wolkenhauer to 10 years for the gun-use allegation in addition to the four years for the assault count. "He went into a public park in this community with a loaded shotgun and fired it at another human being," Blum said.

Wolkenhauer, housed at the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility since turning himself in Sept. 29, received 263 days worth of credits based on time served in the county jail and his behavior while in custody.

Jeremy Walsh is a staff reporter for Lake County Publishing. Reach him at 263-5636, ext. 37 or jwalsh@record-bee.com. Follow his court coverage on Twitter, @JeremyDWalsh or #Lakecourt.